blindside

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verb

blind·​side ˈblīn(d)-ˌsīd How to pronounce blindside (audio)
blindsided; blindsiding; blindsides

transitive verb

1
: to hit unexpectedly from or as if from the blind side
blindside the quarterback
2
: to surprise unpleasantly

blind side

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noun

1
: the side away from which one is looking
2
: the side on which one that is blind in one eye cannot see

Examples of blindside in a Sentence

Verb The quarterback was blindsided just as he was about to throw a pass. We were all blindsided by the news of her sudden death. Noun He was hit on his blind side.
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
The scope of the law blindsided even people working on it for months beforehand, according to a person who was involved in it. Tribune News Service, Orange County Register, 14 Feb. 2024 The actress was reportedly blindsided by the charges and maintained her innocence throughout the investigation. Emily Blackwood, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2023 The source said Burns had been on medical leave for months before his termination and was blindsided by the decision to fire him. James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2024 Jenkins said the community was blindsided by this proposal. The Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2024 Tran felt betrayed, and blindsided by accusations that he had been underhanded. Indrani Sen, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2024 An unsuspecting buyer may walk into a situation only to be blindsided by the costs, said Elias Hernandez, executive director and senior lending manager for the southeast at Chase. Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2024 Seriously, other than Tyson getting blindsided, were there any super memorable moments that didn't involve the Dragon Slayer? Dalton Ross, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2023 Natural disasters will blindside and devastate communities. Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Noun
Jackson is the protector of Matthew Stafford’s blind side, a key blocker for Kyren Williams and the steadying force on an offensive line that has been the key to the Los Angeles offense's success. Greg Beacham, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2024 An honorable mention for Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year, Banks will be responsible for guarding Ewers’ blind side once again in 2023. Corey Smith, Dallas News, 31 Aug. 2023 There should be concerns about protecting Tagovailoa’s blind side Sunday. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 The big guy is back as the protector of Jones’s blind side. Christopher Price, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2023 New York Jets – OT Broderick Jones, Georgia Probably this draft's premier pass blocker, the 6-5, 311-pound All-SEC performer capably guarded QB Stetson Bennett IV's blind side the past two years as the Bulldogs won a pair of national title. Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2023 Smith, who underwent hamstring surgery Friday, is not expected to return until December which means more than just the absence of a great blind side protector for Prescott. Dallas News, 26 Aug. 2022 Rodgers’ day ended when he was touched for a would-be sack (the play was whistled dead, of course) by edge rusher Brian Burns, who barreled in from the quarterback’s blind side. Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2023 The offensive line, specifically the right tackle that protects his blind side, either Austin Jackson or Brandon Shell, will have to be on top of his game, which is the case for the entire pass protection unit that includes tight ends and running backs. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 20 Oct. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1960, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1606, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of blindside was in 1606

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“Blindside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blindside. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

blind side

noun
: the side on which one who is blind in one eye cannot see

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